Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Ltd (IL:MZTF)
TASE:MZTF
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Rating:71Outperform
Price Target:
22,111.00
▼(-8.29% Downside)
Action:Upgraded
Date:05/21/26
The score is driven primarily by solid financial performance (strong TTM growth and healthy profitability) and supportive valuation (low P/E and attractive dividend yield). These positives are tempered by weaker technical momentum (negative MACD and price below key moving averages) and some balance-sheet/cash-flow risk factors typical for banks (leverage and cash-flow volatility).
Positive Factors
Revenue acceleration
A sustained ~33% TTM revenue acceleration versus ~3% a year prior signals improving core loan and fee demand. Such durable top-line momentum supports scale economies, reinvestment capacity and long-term growth visibility across retail, mortgage and SME lending franchises.
Negative Factors
Meaningful leverage
Debt around 1.3x equity, while typical for banks, raises sensitivity to credit and market shocks and constrains capital flexibility. In adverse cycles this leverage can amplify losses, press regulatory capital ratios and limit strategic actions like large buybacks or acquisitions.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Revenue acceleration
A sustained ~33% TTM revenue acceleration versus ~3% a year prior signals improving core loan and fee demand. Such durable top-line momentum supports scale economies, reinvestment capacity and long-term growth visibility across retail, mortgage and SME lending franchises.
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Mizrahi Tefahot (MZTF) vs. iShares MSCI Israel ETF (EIS)
Market Cap
₪52.04B
Dividend Yield4.11%
Average Volume (3M)409.64K
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.3
Beta (1Y)1.10
Revenue Growth12.78%
EPS Growth1.42%
CountryIL
Employees7,211
SectorFinancial
Sector Strength70
IndustryBanks - Regional
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)21.47
Shares Outstanding260,091,220
10 Day Avg. Volume420,187
30 Day Avg. Volume409,640
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio3.80
Price to Book (P/B)1.66
Price to Sales (P/S)1.95
P/FCF Ratio3.59
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)21.89
Revenue Forecast (FY)₪14.93B
Mizrahi Tefahot Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Established in 1923 and headquartered in Ramat Gan, Israel, Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Ltd. operates as a full-service financial institution, delivering a broad spectrum of international, commercial, domestic, and personal banking solutions. It caters t...
How the Company Makes Money
Mizrahi Tefahot primarily makes money through banking intermediation and fee-based financial services. Its key revenue stream is net interest income: the bank pays interest on customer deposits and other funding sources and earns interest on loans...
Mizrahi Tefahot Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Nov 18, 2025
(Q3-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 17, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The earnings call highlighted strong credit growth, healthy mortgage demand, and robust financial performance, with net profits and cost efficiencies aligning with strategic goals. Despite challenges such as extra taxes and client relief impacts, the bank maintained strong capital reserves and a positive outlook.Positive Updates
Strong Credit Growth
The bank reported very strong credit growth across most asset classes, including mortgages, corporate, and middle market, as part of its strategic plan.
Negative Updates
Impact of Extra Tax and Client Relief
The bank's results were affected by the extra tax imposed on Israeli banks in 2025 and the extensive Bank of Israel client relief outline.
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Q3-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Credit Growth
The bank reported very strong credit growth across most asset classes, including mortgages, corporate, and middle market, as part of its strategic plan.
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Company Guidance
During the Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Third Quarter 2025 Business Results Conference Call, the bank highlighted a strong performance characterized by significant credit growth across various asset classes, including mortgages and corporate sectors, which aligns with their strategic plan. The net profit for Q3 reached ILS 1.483 billion, contributing to a total net profit of ILS 4.26 billion for the first nine months of 2025. The return on equity for Q3 stood at 17.6%. The bank maintained a cost-income ratio of 34.2% for the quarter, and the financing revenues from current operations amounted to ILS 2.822 billion. The bank's equity was reported at ILS 34 billion. The provisioning ratio for loans was 0.04%, while the Tier 1 capital ratio was 10.14%, with a total capital ratio of 13.04%. The bank plans to distribute 50% of its Q3 profit as dividends, reflecting a balance between growth and capital requirements.Mizrahi Tefahot Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
82
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
74
Positive
Cash Flow
68
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 29.66B | 29.59B | 28.65B | 26.77B | 19.20B | 13.12B |
| Gross Profit | 14.46B | 14.39B | 14.67B | 14.74B | 13.24B | 10.25B |
| EBITDA | 9.43B | 9.41B | 9.27B | 8.16B | 7.29B | 5.37B |
| Net Income | 5.58B | 5.63B | 5.46B | 4.91B | 4.47B | 3.19B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 554.37B | 551.17B | 485.64B | 448.20B | 428.29B | 392.27B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 74.96B | 100.43B | 82.64B | 85.96B | 93.67B | 95.27B |
| Total Debt | 44.72B | 43.05B | 40.18B | 37.81B | 34.07B | 38.66B |
| Total Liabilities | 517.46B | 514.75B | 452.91B | 419.50B | 403.42B | 370.54B |
| Stockholders Equity | 35.25B | 34.77B | 31.29B | 27.46B | 23.78B | 20.77B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 12.76B | 16.08B | 13.77B | 3.09B | 3.51B | 3.79B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 13.39B | 16.68B | 14.38B | 3.53B | 3.90B | 4.13B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -57.65B | -57.10B | -43.35B | -20.46B | -34.40B | -25.12B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 33.36B | 41.36B | 25.08B | 9.84B | 28.24B | 30.24B |
Mizrahi Tefahot Technical Analysis
Negative
24110.00
Price Trends
22156.14
Negative
22915.51
Negative
22287.09
Negative
Market Momentum
-733.72
Positive
34.03
Neutral
23.91
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For IL:MZTF, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 24110 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 20677.66, above the 50-day MA of 22156.14, and above the 200-day MA of 22287.09, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -733.72 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 34.03 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 23.91 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for IL:MZTF.
Mizrahi Tefahot Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (68)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
71 Outperform | ₪52.04B | 9.33 | 16.87% | 4.11% | 12.78% | 1.42% | |
68 Neutral | $18.00B | 11.42 | 9.92% | 3.81% | 9.73% | 1.22% | |
67 Neutral | ₪99.52B | 9.83 | 15.67% | 3.70% | 17.99% | 9.86% | |
64 Neutral | ₪36.33B | 9.06 | 13.10% | 3.69% | 22.83% | -5.05% | |
64 Neutral | ₪90.54B | 9.74 | 15.13% | 3.54% | 20.24% | 17.76% | |
58 Neutral | ₪22.57B | 10.21 | 15.81% | 4.57% | 21.26% | -5.22% |
* Financial Sector Average
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